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Archived – DEWALT Table Saws
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001680
Affected products
DEWALT Table Saws
Product description
This recall involves the approximate 25 cm DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740.
The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw.
Table saws with an "X" stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.
Hazard identified
The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw's blade misaligning.
No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
Exact number sold in Canada is unknown at this time.
Time period sold
Sold from April 2007 through January 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.
Towson
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws.
Consumers may contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw.
For additional information, consumers may contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.